Course Start and End Dates
Students should plan on arriving in Houston a few days prior to the registration date in order to get settled and become familiar with the area. Students should understand that the last day of their course is the date listed for the graduation ceremony.
| Term | Registration | Graduation |
| Fall 2009 (14 weeks) | Tuesday, September 8 | Thursday, December 10 |
| Spring 2010 (14 weeks) | Tuesday, January 19 | Thursday, April 29 |
| Summer 2010 (13 weeks) | Tuesday, May 18 | Thursday, August 12 |
| Summer II 2010 (7 weeks) | Thursday, June 24 | Thursday, August 12 |
| Fall 2010 (14 weeks) | Tuesday, September 7 | Thursday, December 9 |
